Occupy Eugene
Title
Occupy Eugene
Language
English
Type
Web Page
Facebook Open Group
Item Type
Web Page
Abstract Note
"By placing our bodies in public space, we are able to make our voices heard. We feel there is no other option available – the occupation is the message."
Occupy Eugene is a nonviolent movement for accountability in the United States government.
We will gather in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street, and the growing number of cities whose people will no longer sit back watching corporate and special interests run their government. We are all humans living in this space we call the United States, and this space is ours. We will take it back.
It is no longer enough to vote and to participate in the political system because our political system has been altered drastically from its intended and proper function. Currently, we are allowed to pick from a few candidates whose campaigns are funded more and more by large organizations, corporations, and special interests. The success of their campaigns depends entirely on how the corporate mass media presents them. When our elected officials enter office they then pander to the small groups responsible for their election. Even good men and women cannot make real improvements that benefit the American people.
We are one city in a growing national movement of people who no longer feel that their government works in their best interest.
Our government is divided. We, the people, are united.
Occupy Eugene is a nonviolent movement for accountability in the United States government.
We will gather in solidarity with the ongoing protest in New York City, Occupy Wall Street, and the growing number of cities whose people will no longer sit back watching corporate and special interests run their government. We are all humans living in this space we call the United States, and this space is ours. We will take it back.
It is no longer enough to vote and to participate in the political system because our political system has been altered drastically from its intended and proper function. Currently, we are allowed to pick from a few candidates whose campaigns are funded more and more by large organizations, corporations, and special interests. The success of their campaigns depends entirely on how the corporate mass media presents them. When our elected officials enter office they then pander to the small groups responsible for their election. Even good men and women cannot make real improvements that benefit the American people.
We are one city in a growing national movement of people who no longer feel that their government works in their best interest.
Our government is divided. We, the people, are united.
Access Date
2011-11-10 22:03:45
Language
English
Title
Occupy Eugene
URL
http://www.facebook.com/groups/occupyeugene/
Website Type
Facebook Open Group
Attachment Title
Occupy Eugene
Attachment URL
http://www.facebook.com/groups/occupyeugene/
Files
Collection
Citation
“Occupy Eugene,” Occupy Archive, accessed May 17, 2024, https://occupyarchive.org/items/show/2047.